Galleries · Eastern Market & Barracks Row
Eastern Market Pottery
on Eastern Market, with 6 shops within a short walk
Pottery studio founded in 1963 inside the market building and back since 2009 after the 2007 fire. Run by Sarah Buffaloe as a working space for Capitol Hill potters.
Hours
- Monday
- occasional (when the gate is open)
- Tuesday
- occasional (when the gate is open)
- Wednesday
- occasional (when the gate is open)
- Thursday
- occasional (when the gate is open)
- Friday
- occasional (when the gate is open)
- Saturday
- 10am–5pm
- Sunday
- 10am–5pm
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near Library of Congress (12 min walk) and Supreme Court (13 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- Eastern Market Metro (Blue, Orange and Silver lines) is about a block from the market hall. Public parking is limited, so Metro or bus is the practical way in on weekends.
- Eastern Market shops
- The market hall is closed Mondays and open roughly 8am–6pm Tuesday to Saturday and 8am–5pm Sunday; the flea market runs Sundays 9am–4pm, and most shops along 7th and Pennsylvania open around 11am.
Shops a few minutes away
All of Eastern Market →- RewildSpecialty · 232 7th St SE1 min walk
- Clothes EncountersBoutiques · 202 7th St SE1 min walk
- Flea Market at Eastern MarketVintage · 7th St SE & C St SE2 min walk
- Woven History & Silk RoadHome · 311-315 7th St SE2 min walk
- Capitol Hill BooksBooks · 657 C St SE2 min walk
- Groovy DCGifts · 321 7th St SE2 min walk
Before you go
What are Eastern Market Pottery's hours?
Eastern Market Pottery is usually open Sat–Sun 10am–5pm; Mon–Fri occasional (when the gate is open). Hours can change on holidays, so check the gallery's site before a special trip.
Where is Eastern Market Pottery?
Eastern Market Pottery is at 225 7th St SE in Eastern Market & Barracks Row, Washington. It's near Library of Congress (12 min walk).
Is Eastern Market Pottery open on Sunday?
Yes, usually 10am–5pm on Sundays.
Where can I park near Eastern Market Pottery?
The closest option for Eastern Market & Barracks Row is Eastern Market Metro (Blue, Orange and Silver lines) is about a block from the market hall. Public parking is limited, so Metro or bus is the practical way in on weekends.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from Metro.
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